Serious question: I’m too culturally Korean to be a marketable product in the US dating market. I’m too culturally American to be marketable in the Korean dating market. What do I do?

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Start thinking you’re the best of both cultures and believe it! Confidence speaks volumes in attracting the opposite sex, so get rid of your limiting belief and know that you’re an awesome person that deserves the best in life. Good luck!

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This sounds too familiar lol. Also came to the US when i was in high school, and for a very long time i struggled to identify my primary cultural alignment... too korean to hang with bananas and too american to hang with FOBs

Happily married for 5 years strong now, what it took for me was knowing its a numbers game. After countless introductions and meeting people, i somehow lucked into finding my soulmate just by chance at a mutual friends gathering. Keep trying friend, and keep your head high and dont get discouraged. She is out there

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I've been in the same boat as well! I've been going to local Korean American meetups(school alumni, local cultural groups) to meet other 1.5 gen. Korean Americans. Also, I've been meeting people who have compatible/similar values even though they're not Korean or are culturally more 1st or 2nd gen.

Strive for excellence, my man. The women will follow.

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